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Hardware-wallet social engineering heist nets $282M and fuels Monero rally

Beincrypto reports a crypto investor lost more than $282 million after scammers impersonating Trezor customer support tricked the victim into revealing their recovery seed. On January 16, on-chain investigator ZachXBT revealed the theft, which reportedly drained 2.05 million Litecoin and 1,459 Bitcoin. Cybersecurity firm ZeroShadow confirmed the attacker

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Bitcoin breakout may reclaim $100,000 and target $107,000, analysts say

Bitcoin (BTC) could reclaim $100,000 as support and rally toward $107,000 in the coming days, driven by a mix of technical and fundamental signals, Cointelegraph reported. Technically, BTC confirmed a breakout from a multi-week ascending triangle after moving above the pattern’s upper boundary near $95,000 and

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Two solo Bitcoin miners each mined full blocks, earning about 3.15 BTC

Two independent miners on the Bitcoin network each mined a full block and collected roughly 3.15 BTC. That outcome is uncommon in a network dominated by large mining pools, where most block rewards are typically claimed by pooled operations. The episode highlights that solo mining can still produce full-block

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Buterin unveils 2026 roadmap to restore Ethereum decentralization

Beincrypto reported that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on January 16, 2026 unveiled a technical roadmap aimed at reclaiming the network's cypherpunk origins and reversing a decade of what he described as 'backsliding' on decentralization. Buterin said the push for mainstream scalability weakened Ethereum's promise

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White House may withdraw backing for CLARITY Act after Coinbase exit

Beincrypto reports the White House is considering withdrawing support for the CLARITY Act after Coinbase pulled its backing and declined to return to negotiations, according to multiple reports. The CLARITY Act, originally passed by the House to settle whether most digital assets fall under the CFTC or the SEC, initially

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Michael Saylor defends firms holding Bitcoin as corporate treasuries

Strategy chairman Michael Saylor defended companies that hold Bitcoin as a treasury asset during a recent appearance on the What Bitcoin Did podcast, arguing the choice is primarily one of capital allocation. Saylor said companies with excess cash are often better off allocating it to Bitcoin than leaving it in

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Bitcoin reclaims $95,000 but meets heavy resistance from $98,000 to $110,000

Beincrypto reports Bitcoin has reclaimed the $95,000 level, restoring short-term optimism but now confronting its toughest resistance between $98,000 and $110,000. Glassnode data show a dense long-term holder cost-basis cluster from roughly $93,000 to $110,000, and each rebound into that zone has triggered renewed distribution

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White House adviser says DOJ did not sell Bitcoin seized in Samourai case

A White House crypto adviser said he received confirmation from the US Department of Justice that no Bitcoin forfeited from the Samourai Wallet case was sold. The confirmation was shared on X by Patrick Witt, executive director of the White House President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets. Witt

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Ether falls after $3.4K peak as derivatives and activity metrics signal caution

Ether (ETH) briefly reached $3,400 before suffering a two-day, 4% correction that took it to about $3,280 and triggered roughly $65 million in liquidations of leveraged long ETH futures, according to the report. Professional traders have remained neutral-to-bearish in derivatives markets despite the recent high. Monthly ETH futures

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Nearly $3 billion of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire as Bitcoin tests breakout

Beincrypto reports nearly $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire on January 16, putting derivatives markets in focus as crypto prices test the strength of a recent rally. Deribit data show roughly $2.84 billion in notional options expiring, with Bitcoin accounting for about $2.4

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White House weighs dropping crypto market bill after Coinbase withdrawal

The White House is considering withdrawing its support for a crypto market structure bill after crypto exchange Coinbase pulled its backing, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett said, citing a source close to the Trump administration. Terrett reported on X that the White House is “furious” about Coinbase’s decision, calling

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Buterin says Ethereum must stop sacrificing decentralization and privacy for adoption

Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin said the ecosystem's core values of decentralization, privacy and self‑sovereignty have been sacrificed in pursuit of mainstream adoption and that the trend must stop. Buterin posted to X that "2026 is the year that we take back lost ground in terms

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Bitcoin Cash leads CoinDesk 20 as BCH rises 3.1%; Aave gains 1.4%

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gained 3.1%, leading the CoinDesk 20 index higher. Aave (AAVE) was also a top performer, rising 1.4% from Thursday. The provided material did not include further details on broader market moves or the reasons for these gains. Key Topics Crypto, Bitcoin Cash, Aave, Cryptocurrency Index,

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Riot Platforms sells nearly $100M in bitcoin to buy Rockdale site, signs AMD lease

Riot Platforms sold nearly $100 million of bitcoin to fund the purchase of its 200-acre Rockdale site and signed a leasing agreement with Advanced Micro Devices that could deliver $1 billion in revenue. The company used the proceeds from the bitcoin sale specifically to finance the Rockdale acquisition, a move

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PNC CEO says stablecoins should be payment tools or money market funds

PNC Bank CEO Bill Demchak said during an earnings call on Friday that stablecoins must choose between serving as a payment tool or functioning as a money market fund. Demchak urged a clear split between payment tools and investment vehicles, framing stablecoins as needing one distinct purpose or the other.

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Bitcoin used as shelter amid Iran unrest as crypto market tops $7.78 billion

Beincrypto reports that Chainalysis says Bitcoin has become an "element of resistance" in Iran as citizens turn to crypto amid deepening unrest and a collapsing rial. The firm observed a marked surge in crypto activity, with higher average daily dollar amounts transacted and more transfers to personal wallets.

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Bitcoin retreats to $94,300 as U.S. stocks, metals slide

Bitcoin pulled back to $94,300 as U.S. stocks sank and precious metals tumbled. A selloff in precious metals and lower U.S. stocks appeared to be denting crypto sentiment. The report did not provide additional detail on the outlook or next steps for markets. Key Topics Crypto, Bitcoin,

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Gusto pilots Zerohash-powered stablecoin payouts to speed cross-border transfers

Payroll and HR platform Gusto is piloting stablecoin payouts powered by Zerohash to speed up cross-border payments. The pilot uses stablecoins and Zerohash's infrastructure with the aim of reducing the time it takes to send funds across borders. Gusto describes the effort as a pilot; the source does

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Russell 2000 January record boosts hopes for an altcoin rebound

Beincrypto reports the Russell 2000 reached a new all-time high in January, a move seen as signaling risk-on sentiment and reviving optimism for an altcoin recovery. Bull Theory reported the index was up 7% in the first 15 days of 2026 and had added nearly $220 billion in market value,

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Polygon Labs denies 30% workforce reduction, says headcount unchanged

Ethereum scaling firm Polygon Labs disputed reports that it had reduced its workforce by 30%, saying its headcount remains unchanged. The company said the reported changes were driven by role overlaps resulting from acquisitions, according to the provided material. Beyond noting overlaps from acquisitions and that headcount is unchanged, the

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Anchorage Digital seeks $200–$400M raise as it eyes IPO next year

Institutional crypto platform Anchorage Digital is looking to raise between $200 million and $400 million and is considering a potential initial public offering sometime next year, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter who asked to remain anonymous. Anchorage's affiliate, Anchorage Digital Bank National Association, became the

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Monero reclaims $670, eyes $930–$939 Fibonacci extension

Monero (XMR) remains in a blue‑sky breakout after clearing the $670 Fibonacci extension, with momentum keeping the next upside target near $930 in focus. The price reclaimed and closed above the $670 (0.618 extension) level on multiple daily candles, flipping that zone into structural support. In breakout conditions

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Pudgy Penguins partners with Manchester City for premium NFTs and merchandise

Beincrypto reports Pudgy Penguins has announced a partnership with Premier League club Manchester City to launch an exclusive NFT collection alongside premium merchandise, a high-profile crossover between a native Web3 brand and global sports fandom. The NFT collection and merchandise drop is scheduled for January 17, 2026, and will target

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Altcoin Daily’s Aaron Arnold outlines bull, base and bear paths for crypto in 2026

In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Aaron Arnold of Altcoin Daily laid out bull, base and bear scenarios for Bitcoin and the wider crypto market in 2026, drawing parallels with past market cycles. Arnold said Bitcoin’s 2026 price outlook is coming into focus as investors weigh tightening supply against

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Chiliz, Dash and Polygon flagged as altcoins to watch amid shifting sentiment

Beincrypto highlights three altcoins to watch this weekend: Chiliz (CHZ), Dash (DASH) and Polygon (POL), as the market appears to be shifting from bullish to bearish and raises questions about whether recent rallies will hold. Chiliz appears set for a potentially bullish weekend after unveiling its Chiliz 2030 vision, a